2008Played in four games as a freshman... recorded four solo and four assisted tackles... also recorded a pass breakup.

Pre-BSCFour-year starter at Clay County High School under coach Danny Horn... earned All-State and All-Area honors and helped lead the Panthers to the 2005 state title and the runner-up position in the state in 2006 and 2007... helped CCHS to four region championships and a 54-5 overall record during his career... ended his career as the third leading tackler in school history and set the record for touchdown receptions at his position... also lettered in basketball and baseball, earning All-State baseball accolades.

PersonalBorn on July 25, 1989... son of Steve and Shellia Cotney... has two sisters, Amber and Paige... majoring in education.